Almerald Dragons are an unusual species. They have gem-like protrusions along their spine that brighten and darken depending on their mood. In addition, their body temperature grows warmer during periods of excitement, and cooler during darker moods such as anger or depression; as such, it is fairly easy to read an Almerald’s emotions. Their mood can change quickly at times, going from calm to angry in a matter of seconds. If their anger becomes bad enough they can become a frightening opponent. Adults are not normally high in energy, so they hunt infrequently and prefer to lazily consume large quantities of fruits and nuts.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Matting is a Full-fledged Dumpster. When she moved to a new home from her coastal birthplace, she wanted to help her new community in any way she could. They said it's an honor to help get rid of their garbage to keep the city clean, and she spent a few years as a part-time dumpster before earning the proper title, which is unique to her. Matting glows proudly whenever the boss compliments her work ethic and dining habits, but she also glows angrily whenever other citizens unjustly criticize her. Her highly magical nature prevents people from smack-talking too often around her and is also probably the reason she hasn't had any severe digestive issues from her highly varied diet.